Logistics Manager (REMOTE) - #35363

Manila Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee international freight operations with a strong emphasis on ocean freight. You will collaborate with the NOC, Planning, Sourcing, and Operations teams to align shipments with demand forecasts and warehouse capacity.

The role requires 4+ years in international freight, hands-on coordination of shipments, and proven ability to analyze data and drive efficiency. Experience with 3PLs, carriers, and customs is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on international freight operations experience.
• Experience coordinating international shipments and day-to-day freight activities.
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify inefficiencies.
• Experience managing logistics projects or process improvements.
• Strong hands-on experience in international ocean freight operations.
• Familiarity with FCL/LCL, TEU/FEU, and container allocation.
• Experience with US imports and transpacific shipping lanes.
• Knowledge of drayage and port-to-warehouse coordination.
• Exposure to air freight and other transportation modes.
• High proficiency in data analytics and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international freight movement end-to-end, with a heavy focus on ocean freight (FCL, LCL).
• Collaborate with NOC, Planning, Sourcing, and Operations to align volumes with forecasts and warehouse capacities.
• Own and manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and customs brokers.
• Leverage transit data and KPIs to identify defects, bottlenecks, or cost overruns across international lanes.
• Conduct regular operational reviews for leadership, providing visibility into transit performance and freight spend.

Skills

International freight operations

Ocean freight operations

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

Excel

Job description

As a Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Client’s international logistics network, ensuring its freight operations meet the company's business needs as it continues to grow. This individual contributor role offers an opportunity to apply your international freight expertise, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment serving direct-to-consumer brands.

• Oversee international freight movement end-to-end, with a heavy operational focus on ocean freight (FCL, LCL), container allocation, drayage, and port-to-warehouse delivery schedules.

• Collaborate closely with the Network Operations Center (NOC), Planning, Sourcing,and Operations teams to align international shipping volumes with demand forecasts and warehouse capacities.
• Own and manage operational relationships with external 3rd-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and customs brokers to ensure optimal service levels and cost efficiency.
• Leverage network transit data and key performance metrics to identify carrier defects, route bottlenecks, or cost overruns across international lanes.
• Conduct regular operational reviews for leadership, providing visibility into international transit performance, freight spend, and cross-functional optimization
• initiatives.

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in international freight operations, with candidates below 4 years considered only if exceptional
• Experience coordinating international shipments and managing day-to-day freight activities
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements
• Experience managing logistics projects or process improvement initiatives
• Strong hands-on experience in international ocean freight operations
• Familiarity with FCL/LCL shipments, TEU/FEU management, and container allocation
• Experience with US imports and transpacific shipping lanes
• Knowledge of drayage and port-to-warehouse coordination
• Exposure to air freight and other transportation modes
• High proficiency in data analytics and advanced Excel skills